kNkMAIDResult_ValueOutOfBounds - D600

[shoffy]

I am getting a kNkMAIDResult_ValueOutOfBounds (kNkMAIDCommand_CapStart, 33560, kNkMAIDDataType_GenericPtr, 485221828) error message randomly while trying to capture under the Imaging tab.

 

My experience is similar to the person posting here on SourceForge:

http://sourceforge.net/p/nikoncswrapper/discussion/general/thread/643b382d/

 

 

I have a D7100, it used to work good, but today suddenly start throw kNkMAIDResult_ValueOutOfBounds exception when I call NikonDevice.Capture() method.

 

I searched and found this error only related to preview image or try to update some value; Capture method should not bring a kNkMAIDResult_ValueOutOfBounds exception.

 

And it occurs randomly, after I turn off/on camera and try again, it may happen after a few acquisitions (less than 10).

 

Any thoughts?

[YvesVDB]

I suspect low battery for this error, had the same and my camera went into error ...

Swapped battery, it still started up in Err but after manual picture taken with shutter button error cleared. All is fine ever since ...

 

/Yves

[shoffy]

I feel like a fool.  A lucky fool but a fool nonetheless.

 

It's a clear night here and I've had great success with BYN.  The error hasn't occurred once *knock wood*.  

 

I'm making note of the USB port and cable I'm using.  Everything is going great.

[astroman133]

Other Nikon users have reported the same error (kNkMAIDResult_ValueOutOfBounds). You should find their posts by searching the forum for the error name.  They were able to work around the issue by changing the camera setting to 12-bit mode, or by removing the lens.

 

I do not see any resolution.  Guylain asked for more information and the threads went dormant.

[admin]

Send me the log files, maybe there is an error just before that one that could help shed some light on the root cause.

[shoffy]

Thank you for the note to search the forum Rick.  I tried to search, though not very hard, without success.  I will try 12-bit mode.  I'm not sure I understand your note about removing the lens because the lens, in this case, is my telescope with a field flattener.

 

The log files can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxFAJgtuBCDSeUdybmF2blhrTmM/view?usp=sharing

[shoffy]

Thank you Yves.  I had noticed something similar recently but neglected to mention it.  (shame on me)  All was well until there was about 20% battery remaining.

 

I'm using an A/C adapter now and haven't had the issue since.

[admin]

I'm not seeing anything in the log files at first glance

 

Keep us posted on the 12 bit setting.

[shoffy]

Thank you Rick for your advice and Guy for looking into the logs. I will try the 12-bit setting and see how that goes.  I will also try shooting only JPGs (no RAW).

 

My gut tells me the issue is related to my NexRemote, NexHub, BackyardNikon, Stellarium, and AstroTortilla software setup.

 

I encountered the OutofBounds error before when only using BYN.  Now that I'm using multiple programs the issue is more frequent.  I'm not a developer but it feels as if a function is trying to execute before all of the cleanup from the previous function is complete.  

 

*shrugs*  Or I'm just making things up.

 

To be continued...

[admin]

The error "kNkMAIDResult_ValueOutOfBounds" is a Nikon SDK error, so I doubt this is related to any other app.

[shoffy]

That is refreshing news (in a way).  Thank you Guy.

[shoffy]

Switching from 14 to 12 bit RAW didn't solve the issue. Frame/Focus worked great. I used Nikon Camera Control for imaging without an issue.

[shoffy]

After some experimentation, I found I receive the error only when the shutter is set to BULB.  

 

For example, if I set the shutter to BULB and duration to 1.  I receive the outofbounds error.  If I set the shutter to 1, which disables the ability to add duration, I do not receive the outofbounds error and the capture plan executes as expected.  It would appear that this is the way to go if I want exposures that are 30 seconds are shorter.

 

If this holds, the issue will only arise if I want an exposure greater than 30 seconds or when AstroTortilla uses BYN to capture an image.

[admin]

Ummm, can the D600 really do BULB over USB?

 

I have it set to yes in BYN but if the camera can not then I need to unset this capability in BYN and force the use of a serial cable.

 

Would you happen to have a serial cable?  If yes go to Settings -> Advance Settings and set FORCE USE SERIAL CABLE.  Then, in the capture plan, select your serial cable (or COM port).

 

Keep me posted please.  The error seems to happen when the BULB end command is sent, not when BULB start is sent.

 

Regards,

[shoffy]

I'm not sure if the D600 can but if my experience is any indication I'd guess "no."

 

I will attempt BULB with a serial cable and let you know. Thank you for the tip. Your point about the BULB end command makes sense.

[shoffy]

I may have read this too quickly but under the "shutter release" heading of this post it appears the D600 DOES NOT require a bulb cable for exposures over 30 seconds.

 

http://www.cyanogen.com/help/maximdl/Nikon_DSLR.htm

[astroman133]

The BYN Camera Support Grid confirms that the D600 has been tested and can do BULB exposures with only the USB cable, but with a footnote that BULB exposures with a lens attached may not work in all cases.  Perhaps the footnote needs to be expanded.